The negotiation for Italy’s defense cooperation agreement with the Philippines is now making “progress” and developing “very positively”, Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Davide Giglio told the Manila Bulletin on Monday, Sept. 22, as the two countries work to review the framework for...
President Marcos announced on Tuesday, Aug. 5, that the Philippines and India have agreed to “level up” their defense and security ties to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific, a region critical to both countries. “We agreed to continue leveling up our collaboration in defense and...
United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will visit the Philippines next week as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the two countries’ partnership toward a shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific region. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responds to questions from...
President Marcos and German Federal Minister of Defense Boris Pistorius have agreed to strengthen security and defense ties between the Philippines and Germany to promote a rules-based international order. PH-GERMANY TIES — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets German Federal Minister...
Sweden's Defense chief has described actions against Filipino troops in the West Philippine Sea as incidents that "put human lives at risk," saying Stockholm is ready to engage in defense partnership Manila if it wishes. At the celebration of the Swedish National Day in Manila Thursday...
With the help of the United States, the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) defense readiness posture will be at the optimal level by the end of President Marcos’ term, Philippine Ambassador to Washington Jose Manuel Romualdez said on Sunday, April 28. Philippine Ambassador to...
The Philippines and New Zealand committed to explore new defense options and strengthen their existing ties. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meet at the Malacanan Palace on April 18, 2024 for a bilateral meeting. (Noel B. Pabalate) In their joint...
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said that the economic relationship between the Philippines and the US "should keep apace" with both countries' defense-related activities as he noted the "growing" comprehensive strategic partnership of the two sides. Speaking at a dialogue on Sep. 22 (US...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Japanese Komeito Party Chief Representative Yamaguchi Natsuo agreed to deepen ties in maritime security and defense as they addressed security concerns in the Southeast Asia region. (From left) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Komeito...
TOKYO, Japan — The Philippines and Japan have agreed to bolster their defense and security relations through reciprocal port calls as well as the transfer of defense equipment. President 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (Malacañang photo) President Ferdinand...
The Philippines and Vietnam have marked their 45th anniversary of diplomatic ties with a reaffirmation of a strengthened defense cooperation, the Department of National Defense (DND) disclosed Monday, July 26. Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (fourth from left). (File photo courtesy of DND) In a...
